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Free First-Time Buyer Guide · Maryland · DC · Virginia

Your first home in the DMV, without guessing.

The real numbers, the help you qualify for, and where to start.

Why you don't need 20% down
Down payment help across MD, DC & Virginia, up to $202K
Five communities and the six-step process
Available in ASL & English

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Start From Knowing

Most people wait because it feels like a test they never studied for

You assume you need 20% down, so you wait. You never find out about the help you qualify for. You tour homes before you know your real budget. This guide gives you the numbers and the options up front, so you start from clarity instead of guessing.

What's Inside

The whole picture, in one place

01What it actually costs to buy across the DMV right now
02Why you don't need 20% down, and what first-time buyers really use
03The down payment help in Maryland, DC, and Virginia, including DC's up to $202,000
04Five communities to know, from transit-friendly to most space per dollar
05The buying process in six clear steps, from pre-approval to keys
06The five mistakes that cost first-time buyers the most
07A short, honest checklist to see if you're ready
A Peek Inside

Real help, in real numbers

$202,000

Up to, in DC down payment help

The guide breaks down the assistance across the DMV: from Prince George's County's up to $50,000 forgivable loan, to DC's HPAP up to $202,000, to Virginia's grants that never repay.

Five communities, side by side

See where your budget actually fits, from Hyattsville's Metro access to Upper Marlboro's space, before you spend a single Saturday touring.

Who Made This

Yvans Cator Jr

A real estate advisor with The Velocity Group with EbonAries Realty, working with first-time buyers across the DMV. I'm also a nationally certified ASL interpreter, so however you communicate best is how we'll work, in ASL, in English, or both. My approach is simple: understand your situation first, then help you find the right path. An advisor, not a pushy salesperson.

Good Questions

Before you grab it

Is it really free?

Yes. No cost and no obligation. Enter your email and the guide is yours.

Will you call me?

Only if you want me to. Your email gets you the guide. Add your phone number just if you'd like me to reach out.

What if I'm just looking and not ready to buy?

That's exactly who this is for. It's built for the earliest stage, when you're still figuring out whether and how.

Is it available in ASL?

Yes. There's an ASL walkthrough of the guide. Ask and I'll send it.

Do I need great credit or 20% down?

No. The guide walks through real options, including low and no down payment paths and forgivable assistance.

Ready When You Are

Spend ten minutes and know exactly where you stand

Get the guide, and take your first step from a place of clarity instead of guessing.

The Velocity Group with EbonAries Realty · Licensed in Maryland #5013732 · Equal Housing Opportunity
[email protected] · 240-249-0401 · yvanscator.com